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We’ve learned that if you’re about to throw yourself into the midst of holiday shopping chaos, you better have your sense of humor with you at all times. Here are some of our holiday cartoon favorites dating back to the 1920s.

Father’s Idea of Santa ClausC.H. ForbellDecember 16, 1922

Santa Claus: What Do You Want for Christmas, My Little Man? A Sled? Bobbie: Naw, I Want a Thermocoupled Milliammeter and a Supersynchronous Rectifier for My Radio Transmitting Set Clark DeBall December 11, 1926

Have you anything that doesn’t always end up in a fight? December 28, 1940

“Mom, will you remind me when it’s time to start being a good boy?” Jack Carr December 1943

Couldn’t you manage to look a little more festive? Cavalli December 14, 1957

“Sixth floor—toys, Santa Claus, pandemonium.” December 1961 Rondo Fox

“…And here’s our own Liz Rafferty, just back from the stores with a few last-minute shopping suggestions.” Thomas December 1993

“Yeah, the Christmas stuff looks a little picked over.” December 2003

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